In My Room
The Beach Boys Lyrics


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There's a world where I can go
And tell my secrets to
In my room
In my room

In this world I lock out
All my worries and my fears
In my room


In my room

Do my dreaming and my scheming lie awake and pray
Do my crying and my sighing laugh at yesterday

Now it's dark and I'm alone
But I won't be afraid

In my room
In my room

Overall Meaning

The Beach Boys's song In My Room is a poignant piece of music that perfectly captures the universal human experience of seeking solace in a private haven. The opening lines "There's a world where I can go, And tell my secrets to" establishes a tone of intimacy and trust that is essential to understanding the song's message. As the lyrics continue, the listener is invited to imagine the safety and comfort of one's own bedroom - a place where all worries and fears can be locked out. The reflective and introspective nature of the lyrics is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "In my room" like a mantra throughout the song.


The second verse of the song further explores the notion of privacy and the role of the bedroom as a sanctuary for dreaming, scheming, crying, and laughing. The ambiguity of the words "lie awake and pray" leaves it open to interpretation as to whether the subject of the song is religious or simply seeking a moment of reflection. The final verse offers a more melancholic perspective on solitude, but ultimately the message remains one of hope as the subject declares they will not be afraid in their room. The song culminates in a harmonious chorus that delivers a sense of closure and serenity.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a world where I can go
I have a special place where I can escape to


And tell my secrets to
Where I can trust to reveal what's in my heart


In my room
This place is found in the confines of my room


In this world I lock out
In my special world, I don't allow in


All my worries and my fears
My worries and fears are left outside


In my room
My retreat is safe, even in slightest uncertainty


In my room
My precious safe haven is here, always


Do my dreaming and my scheming lie awake and pray
In this place, I can enjoy dreaming, planning, and praying


Do my crying and my sighing laugh at yesterday
My tears of yesterday seem foolish in such immersive environment


Now it's dark and I'm alone
Even in the unlit times with loneliness, I remain here


But I won't be afraid
For my world gives me strength and assurance not to fear


In my room
For as much as there's life in me, it's all here, in my room




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eric William Martin, Gary L. Usher, Brian Wilson, Michelle Patricia Gayle

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Romano Ochoa

There's a world where I can go and tell my secrets to
In my room, in my room
In this world I lock out all my worries and my fears
In my room, in my room
.
Do my dreaming and my scheming
Lie awake and pray
Do my crying and my sighing
Laugh at yesterday
.
Now it's dark and I'm alone
But I won't be afraid
In my room, in my room
In my room, in my room
In my room, in my room



Ju Riche

There's a world where I can go
And tell my secrets to
In my room
In my room
In this world I lock out
All my worries and my fears
In my room
In my room
Do my dreaming and my scheming lie awake and pray
Do my crying and my sighing laugh at yesterday
Now it's dark and I'm alone
But I won't be afraid
In my room
In my room



Mr. Nobody

I read in a Beach Boys book some years ago that the secret to their harmonies is in the fact that they sing almost as a cross between Gregorian chants and church choirs.

There's no vibrato which would cause the voices to bump into each other.


This is tough to describe because it sounds contradictory but

Although they sing incredibly tight, and their voices blend so perfectly, I think they leave a lot of space between them. Each voice has its own room to breathe, if you will. Their voices all lay down nicely next to each other, and provide a perfect bed for the lead melody on top.

And then in his infinite genius, Brian would alter arrangements and produce the songs in such a way that, somehow, the lead vocal lays down next to the harmonies.

I have a hard time expressing my thought process on it but, these guys always managed to have their own individual voices shine separately and yet, they produce one cohesive voice together

The voice of your typical white suburban Southern California teenager in the early 1960s

Hell, go listen to A Young Man Is Gone which takes its melody from The Four Freshmen song Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring

When the 'Boys put their spin on it, they're tighter and wider than the Freshmen. It sounds as one voice singing in multiple timbres at the same time.


They're just truly remarkable



All comments from YouTube:

SATAMAN Schmidt

As a rocker I disrespected the Beach Boys when I was young. THAT WAS STUPID. These songs are absolutely timeless. Sometimes you need to get older to appreciate greatness.

Peach Dog

Or just don't be an ass...

Dean

In the 60's 70's I loved their harmonies and stuff. However during these past few years at 73 now, I cannot believe the genious of Brian Wilson and I have come to an admiration and respect for how they changed the culture of pop music. Yes, I liked them back then, but today I almost cannot get enough of their sounds.

From R&R to Pop to Jazz and lately Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.

Dean
Seattle

Rosemary x

How very true

Dodi ben Abba

@Karen Garrison just had to check Karen whether they're wet...... they are. I'm winding you up really, it's a case of I can see that they have talent it's just not consistently my cup of tea.

Karen Garrison

@Dodi ben Abba
Yet you are here ~ why? 🤔

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Balzac Hertz

This song was recorded in the summer of 1963. It should have been impossible to get this level of sound quality in a recording of that time, but this sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday. Just stellar singing, songwriting and arrangement.

Tony Simone

It would never be recorded today because it's 1000x better than anything released these days. Besides, it's got a quintessential 60's sound. Nothing groundbreaking about it.

Robert Sheahan

How about give a little credit to the Wrecking Crew! The best studio musicians at the time.

GypsyGirl317

And pitch perfect without auto tune 🎶 👍🏾 😊 ❤️🌿

Beach Boys were one of my favourite bands in their prime, when I was young.

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